Rick Warren Has Announced His Retirement and Named His Successor - RELEVANT
Rick Warren is stepping down from his role as senior pastor of Saddleback Church, the end of a 40-year career at one of the most influential churches in
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Mennonite Church USA Passes Resolution Committing to LGBTQ Inclusion
The governing body of the largest Mennonite denomination in the United States passed a resolution on Sunday (May 29) confessing to “committing violence against LGBTQ people” and committing to LGBTQ inclusion. In a separate vote, Mennonite Church USA also repealed instructions to pastors not to officiate at marriages between people of the same sex.
Rick Warren announces Saddleback Church successor, says he’s stepping aside for next generation
Starting in September, Andy Wood, who serves as lead pastor of Echo.Church in the San Francisco Bay Area with his wife, Stacie, will officially become the new lead pastor of the California-based Saddleback Church, co-founders Rick Warren and his wife, Kay, have announced.
Saddleback pastor Rick Warren to retire in September, names Andy Wood as his successor | Baptist Press
(RNS) — After more than four decades, the pastor of one of the nation’s largest and most influential churches is ready to step down.
Saddleback pastor Rick Warren to retire in September, names Andy Wood as his successor | Baptist Press
(RNS) — After more than four decades, the pastor of one of the nation’s largest and most influential churches is ready to step down.
CP giving above budget by $11.2 million through May | Baptist Press
NASHVILLE (BP) – Giving through the National Cooperative Program Allocation Budget was once again above budget in May bringing the fiscal year total to nearly $139 million – more than $11.2 million over year-to-date projected giving.
Methodist theologians sign statement to ‘retrieve the riches’ of Wesleyan tradition amid UMC schism
A group of over 60 theologians representing professors and clergy have recently released a statement of faith aimed at helping to solidify the identity of the Methodist movement.
Meet the First Minister of Gun Violence Prevention
For decades, the Presbyterian Church (USA) has urged its members to study, dialogue and act to prevent gun violence going back to the assassination of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. in 1968. Other mainline denominations have also joined, like the Episcopal Church’s Bishops United Against Gun Violence.
Sadie Robertson, Hillsong Worship Leader on How Young Adults Can Deal with Change, Make Friends
Hillsong Young & Free singer-songwriter Aodhan King recently joined Sadie Robertson Huff on her podcast, “Whoa That's Good,” to share how young adults should handle change in adulthood and maintain faith by saying yes to friendships.
I went to church in the metaverse and this is what I found
After investing more than $300 to purchase the Meta Quest 2 (previously Oculus Quest 2) VR headset, creating an avatar as close as possible to my likeness, and dressing in my best virtual clothes, I went to church last weekend with just a few clicks.
